Above / Begin Saturday, May 7, with the annual Naperville Community Gardeners Plant Sale near the Garden Plots on West Street. Then you can choose to attend the 5th Annual Honor Flight Chicago fundraiser with live entertainment by the Legacy Girls (see above), followed by the Jaycees Lobster Day and end with the most exciting two minutes in sports at the 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala for Hesed House. (Click here to connect the details.)
Safe Digging Season
Communities are reminding people planning digging projects to call JULIE at 8-1-1 prior to beginning any work. Parkways along Naperville’s neighborhood streets (25 mph, please) have signs that JULIE has marked the spots for proposed tree locations.
Thanks for local support!
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Enjoy peaceful walks in Central Park, throughout the Naperville Historic District and the campus of North Central College and all along the Riverwalk, too.
News reports continue to tout the relaxing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors especially when the sun shines. We are grateful our city is plentiful with parks and sidewalks.
Think green! Shop and dine in downtown Naperville!
Venture to downtown Naperville, a happening place chock full of new shops and eateries, bargains and many reasons to window shop and go inside, too. Discover many spring styles to spiffy up any wardrobe.
Shop from shop to shop to check out the latest in spring fashion and discover the perfect place to spend time with family and friends, then arrange a dining experience any time.
From the Main Street Promenade to Washington Corners, Dean’s Fine Clothing to Anderson’s Bookshop and all points in between, find plenty of reasons to shop, have books signed, dine and be entertained by all the new development in the city’s central business district. Check out new businesses, including Soft Surroundings and Advanced Wellness of Main Street in Main Street Promenade, Halsted Street Bagel & Deli and MOD Pizza along Washington Street and Nando’s PERi-PERi on Jefferson Avenue.
And if you’re planning to put your house on the market this spring, The Irish Way has an assortment of St. Joseph statues to help speed the selling process.
Main Street Promenade
Soft Surroundings opened its second Chicago area location on April 22, at Main Street Promenade. Soft Surroundings, a women’s retailer of apparel, beauty and home items, is another reason women will love the shopping experiences they find in downtown Naperville.
Remember, too, that DNA Gift Cards are good every day at more than 100 locations for shopping and dining in the heart of the central business district.
Look forward every day to find plenty that’s brand new for your lifestyle.
Girls on Gartner returns to Naperville Plaza on May 4
Girls on Gartner returns on Wed., May 4, throughout Naperville Plaza. First Community Financial Bank is the place to start to pick up a swag bag!
Plan ahead for spring holidays and graduations with novelty gifts, greeting cards, colorfully-wrapped candies and other supplies at Oswald’s Pharmacy where there’s a convenient U.S. Post Office location in Naperville Plaza.
In addition, Oswald’s Medical Equipment Showroom offers all kinds of items to keep folks of all ages moving. Check out the largest selection of lift chairs and other devices that give a little lift.
Find plenty of gift items especially for Moms, too. Some have heartfelt expressions such as “To the world you are a Mother, but to your family you are the World.”
Also stop by Casey’s Foods where you’ll find all the meats are a cut above all others and a gourmet deli offers delicious items good for the heart ready to go.
And Casey’s is now firing up its grill from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday and Sunday where picnic tables under cover provide a place to pause for lunch.
Spend your money where your heart and home are!
Think and shop locally. Recirculate dollars into the local economy whenever possible. Remember many local businesses offer online services and home delivery.
Look for other independents displaying the bright red IndieBound Naperville sign all over town and in Naperville Plaza, including First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets!
Market Meadows
If you’re looking for comfortable sandals for spring and summer, new styles are arriving regularly at Toby’s Comfort Shoes, located in Market Meadows, 75th Street and Naper Boulevard.
The independently-owned shoe store is a showcase of the best brands of casual shoes, boots, sandals and sports socks for all seasons. From narrow to double wide, many women’s sizes up to 11 and many men’s sizes up to 15, find a good, professional fit that will be comfortable from the get go.
Toby’s Comfort Shoes also carry “slip-free” shoes with arch supports for folks in service industries likely to be on their feet all day.
CityGate Centre
When you head to the Hotel Arista, CityGate Grille, Sugar Toad or Tap In Pub & Carvery at CityGate Centre or a new experience at Top Golf on Naperville’s northwest side, be mindful of the new traffic configuration at I-88 and Route 59 that may create a little confusion for first-time users.
As always, drive with caution according to weather conditions and observe the speed limit. The innovative diverging diamond interchange, now open, is expected to enhance traffic flow on and off I-88.
(The first diverging diamond interchange opened to traffic in the state of Illinois on I-57 at Marion on August 12, 2015. Diverging diamond interchanges are now operational in 18 states across the nation, with plans to construct them in six other states.)
Naperville offers many ways to eat your heart out…
Recently Meson Sabika began celebrating its 25th anniversary year as the city’s Spanish tapas restaurant in the old Willoway mansion.
Decked out in style, historic Meson Sabika and the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., offer a variety of spaces for special seasonal parties, showers, receptions, anniversaries and a fun time on any day of the week. Find plenty of parking, too.
Catch 35 plans Naperville Wine Dinner
Catch 35 will host another Naperville Wine Dinner on Wed., May 18.
Catch 35 is located at Washington and Van Buren, just steps from the Van Buren Parking Deck.
Mother’s Day Brunch, Etc., RSVP
Looking ahead, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. From Meson Sabika to SugarToad to Catch 35 to Hugo’s Frog Bar to Heaven on Seven, delicious menus welcome families and friends to recognize mothers and “mother types” with a special dining experience.
Check out www.dinenaperville.com for many dining pleasures featured at more than 250 Naperville eateries. Early reservations are recommended, especially for Mother’s Day.
Have you read the latest about the Independent Map Amendment?
According to recent news reports, organizers and supporters petitioning to put redrawing the Illinois District Maps question on the General Election Ballot, Nov. 8, 2016, are on their way to having the signatures they need.
Visit Independent Map Amendment to check their progress as they aim to create a nonpartisan 11-member board and “a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.” (By the way, folks have been in front of the DMV in Hobson West with petitions to help get the amendment on the ballot.)
State of the City Address with photos
During the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon on April 25, the State of the City Address was presented by Mayor Steve Chirico as he wraps up his first year in that office.
For the complete text of his remarks with dozens of photos, visit “Path to Yes.”
Property Tax Town Hall Meeting May 19
In case you missed the April 25 session with State Senator Mike Connelly and Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon at the NCHS Little Theatre, join State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit and Dixon for another property tax seminar from 6-7:30PM on Thursday, May 19, at the Aurora Public Library-Eola Branch, located at 555 S. Eola Rd. in Aurora.
Now that tax bills have been received, local residents can join Kifowith and Dixon for an informative and interactive session on property taxes.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated May 4, 2016 — Photos by PN
COMMUNITY EVENTS
New thru May 4
GENEALOGY ROAD TRIP TIPS. Doreen Marvin of Fox Valley Genealogical Society will provide guidance for anyone thinking about heading off to ancestral lands or investigating regional archives as part of their genealogy research. Participants can bring laptops and use the library’s genealogy databases. The program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 5
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA. Teens can celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making mini piñatas and clay sugar skulls from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Participants also can also enjoy a nacho bar and compete in games for small prizes. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 5
BASICS OF BBQ. Fire up the grill and learn the basics of grilling, the pros and cons of charcoal and gas grills as well as the first steps to cooking. Grillers also will learn recipes as well as tips and tricks for a great grilling season. The program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 6
THE WHEELS ON THE BIKE GO ROUND AND ROUND. Kids will roll along with stories, songs and activities in this rollicking event featuring bicycles of all types. Bike safety tips and a craft will round out the program, which will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 6 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 6
“THE SECRET OF MARIE.” Former Naperville resident Rebecca Bricker will present her new book, “The Secret of Marie,” an art-history mystery set in Giverny, France, where Claude Monet spent the last half of his life. Marie was the favorite model of American Impressionist artist Theodore Robinson (1852-1896), who was mentored by Monet. The author will share details of a significant discovery she made in her role as an art-history detective while conducting research for this book. The program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Starts May 6, New thru May 7
“OPERA GALA.” DuPage Symphony Orchestra and Naperville Chorus present two performances of “Opera Gala” at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru May 12
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK. Naperville Public Library will celebrate small businesses throughout the community by hosting Small Business Week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 9 through May 12 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For a schedule of events, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru May 15
WOMEN’S CHORAL “FINALE!” CONCERT. North Central College presents the Women’s Chorale “Finale!” Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15 in the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru May 17
DUPAGE RIVER TRAIL GROUNDBREAKING. A groundbreaking ceremony for a one-mile extension of the DuPage River Trail is set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road. The $2.1 million project will extend the asphalt path southwest from Knoch Knolls Park to the 95th Street Bridge over the DuPage River.
New thru May 19
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES MEETINGS. Naperville Community Unit School District 203 will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 19 to discuss the district’s plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools or who are home schooled within the Naperville District 203 boundaries. The meetings will be held at the District Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside, from 9 to 10 a.m. for families who home school and from 11 a.m. to noon for parents or guardians of students in private school. For more information, contact Assistant Superintendent Christine Igoe at (630) 420-6308 or cigoe@naperville203.org.
New thru May 20
CORNERSTONE DAY PICNIC. North Central College invites the community to attend its annual Cornerstone Day Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at Jefferson Plaza, located on the lawn east of Brainard Street at Jefferson Avenue. The free event features sample cuisine provided by Chartwells and Naperville restaurants and entertainment by talented North Central College students. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in the lobby of Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Cornerstone Day commemorates the College’s 1870 move to Naperville and the laying of the cornerstone for Old Main.
New thru May 21
CHICAGO SINFONIETTA. Chicago Sinfonietta presents “Cosmic Convergence” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The orchestra presents an encore performance of its greatest hits while introducing two breathtaking, never-before-seen videos. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru May 23
CONCERT WINDS FINAL SPRING AND ALUMNI CONCERT. North Central College presents the Concert Winds Final Spring and Alumni Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 in the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru May 23
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING. North Central College’s sociology and anthropology department hosts a free screening of the documentary “Altars by the Lake” at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23 in the College’s Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. The film examines religious continuity and change in a Guatemalan community. For more information, call (630) 637-5132.
New thru May 26
CONCERT CHOIR GRADUATION CONCERT. North Central College presents the Concert Choir Graduation Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 in the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru May 28
CENTENNIAL BEACH. Jump into summer as Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., opens for the 2016 season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28. For more information, visit www.centennialbeach.org.
New thru May 28
WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K. Honor wounded warriors of the past, present and future with Operation Welcome You Home at the 5th Annual Wounded Warrior 5K on Saturday, May 28 at Plainfield North High School, 12005 South 248th St. in Plainfield. The event begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.welcomeyouhome.org.
New thru May 30
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. The annual Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post #43 Memorial Day Parade will kick-off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30 in downtown Naperville. For more information and a parade route map, visit www.naperville.il.us/memorialdayparade.aspx.
Good thru May 5
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. The 64th annual National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 5 at noon at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, call (815) 436-7088 or visitwww.nationaldayofprayer.org.
Good thru May 6
BATTLE OF THE BANDS. The community is invited to listen to some of the top high school rock bands as they compete in the Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors’ 13th annual Battle of the Bands from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6 at the Community Concert Center in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 7
PLANT SALE. The Naperville Community Gardeners 36th annual Plant Sale will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Naperville’s Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 S. West St. Featured plants include locally grown high quality Proven Winners, a wide variety of unique “specialty” and bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, grasses and hanging baskets. For more information, please visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
Good thru May 7
BLACKSMITHING 101. Learn the art of blacksmithing with an introduction to safety, tools and the forge in this two-session class ay Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Participants will learn hammer techniques while making an item to take home. The two-session class will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 14. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
Good thru May 7
CANINE DOG-DISC CHAMPIONSHIPS. Participate in or just come out to watch the Naperville Park District Canine Dog-Disc Championships from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 near the Riverwalk Warming House, 736 Sindt Court. No experience is required. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Tom Wehrli at (630) 357-9663 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 7
MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA PARTY. Enjoy your Mother’s Day weekend with a cooking class designed for mothers and daughters featuring a menu including assorted finger sandwiches and lemon scones from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in the 95th Street Center Culinary Arts Room 303, 2277 West 95th St. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 7
STREAMING HISTORY WALKING TOUR. This guided stroll of Naperville’s Riverwalk will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 starting at the Naper Settlement parking lot on the corner of Webster Street and Porter Avenue. Points of interest include the site of Naperville co-founder John Naper’s estate, the site of the Naperville Ice Cream Factory, the site of Joseph Naper’s mill and former quarry workers’ homes. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
Good thru May 7
ÉLAN DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE. Join the Naperville Park District for an evening of dance entertainment performed by its own Élan Dance Company from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave. The all-ages performance features an eclectic collection of dances from classical ballet to jazz to modern dance. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 10
PROJECT HELP BREAKFAST. Project HELP invites the community to “Community Begins at Home!” a breakfast featuring keynote speaker Diana Mendley Rauner, president of the Ounce of Prevention Fund, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive in Lisle. For more information, visit www.projecthelpdupage.org.
Starts May 10, Good thru May 24
ÉLAN DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS. Students between the ages of 9 and 21 interested in joining Élan Dance Company for the 2016-17 season are invited to audition on Tuesday, May 24 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Audition times vary based on age. An informational open house will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center. For more information, visitwww.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 11
SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT. Senior golfers can enjoy some golf competition among friends at the Senior Partner Championship beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd St. Entry deadline is Wednesday, May 11. For more information, visit www.golfnaperville.org.
(NOTE: PN’S Charity Golf Outing links!)
Good thru May 11
GROW A FRUIT TREE GUILD. Learn how to grow fruit trees the permaculture way to minimize maintenance, diseases and pests and maximize taste and nutrition from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net/events/934/grow-a-fruit-tree-guild.
Good thru May 12
CAPS AWARDS DINNER. Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) will honor outstanding service by Police Department personnel at an awards dinner on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.napervillecaps.com.
Good thru May 13
SPRING TULIP BULB SALE. The Naperville Park District will hold its annual Spring Tulip Bulb Sale at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 13 at the Riverwalk Pavilion near the Park District Administrative Building parking lot, 320 W. Jackson Ave. Bulbs that bloomed this spring along the Riverwalk and other locations will be sold for $3 per dozen on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 14
SPRING CAR CARE CLINIC. The Naperville & Lisle Township Triad invites seniors to a spring car care clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14 at the Lisle Public Works Garage, 4915 Yackley Drive, Lisle. For more information, visit www.naperville-lisle-triad.org.
Good thru May 14
USED BOOK DONATION DRIVE. Donate hardcover/paperback books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl to the annual AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Donation Drive on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the District 203 Administration Building, 203 W. Hillside Road. Unloading assistance and tax receipts will be provided. For more information, visit http://naperville-il.aauw.net.
Good thru May 14
ARTIFACTS UNCOVERED. Go behind the scenes for a glimpse of the storage areas where Naper Settlement curators, staff and volunteers will show you highlights of our permanent Museum Collection from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the Collections Care and Storage Facility in the City of Naperville’s Public Works Building, 180 Fort Hill Drive, Door F. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
Good thru May 14
PREPAREDNESS FAIR. Community members are invited to a preparedness fair sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday, May 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1320 Ridgeland Road. The fair will feature seminars on home flood prevention, storing food you will actually eat, wills and estate planning, employment resources and other topics as well as children’s activities and prizes. For more information, contact Frank Sorenson at(331) 332-0860 or sorensonfranklin@gmail.com.
Good thru May 15
LECTURE SERIES: HOPS AND HISTORY. Come enjoy some hops and history with “Chicago by the Pint” author Denese Neu during this special presentation from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The author will present an entertaining program that weaves a story of Chicagoland as it intersects with beer. After the lecture, Two Brothers Brewing Co. will provide four beer samplings paired with appetizers in the Tavern.For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 420-6010 for reservations.
Good thru May 17
INTRO TO PLANT ID. Learn the basics of wildflower plant identification at Intro to Plant ID – Wildflowers & Weeds from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru May 21
IDEAS TO PROFITS CONFERENCE. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at North Central College and Fox Valley SCORE will present the second annual Ideas to Profits Business Conference on Saturday, May 21. The conference will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Attendees will learn about current trends and information and acquire new skills to help them start or grow a business and become more competitive. For more information, email entrepreneur@noctrl.edu or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/ideastoprofits.
Starts May 21, Good thru May 22
CIVIL WAR DAYS. Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., becomes a Civil War encampment with more than 300 reenactors during Civil War Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. Visitors can meet famous characters of the past and become immersed in history. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru May 21
EDIBLE WILD PLANTS WALK. Enjoy an afternoon guided walk while practicing wildflower and weed identification from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visitwww.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru May 21
FAMILY NATURE NIGHT. Enjoy hands-on activities and a late evening stroll from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 to view the beautiful spring wildflowers making their appearance at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 22
FAMILY BIRD WALK. Join Henry Griffin, a 16-year-old birder with more than 900 species identified, on a guided walk through Springbrook Prairie, located off Plainfield-Naperville Road south of 75th Street. This event will focus on searching for migratory songbirds from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru May 22
FISHIN’ KIDS. Learn all the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish at Naperville Park District’s Fishin’ Kids from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 22 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru May 23
GOLF … IT’S HABIT FORMING. It’s time to clean your clubs and join the Carmelite Sisters of St. Patrick’s Residence for their 27th annual Benefit Golf Outing on Monday, May 23 at Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora. Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cocktail hour, dinner, a live auction and more. For more information, contact Madelene Bernar or Cathy Carr at (630) 416-6565.
Ongoing thru May 27
FACULTY ART SHOW. North Central College presents a collection of artwork by several North Central faculty members in the “Faculty Group Show” through Friday, May 27 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The free exhibit will showcase paintings, photography, ceramics, 3D art, graphic design and more. For more information, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Ongoing thru October 26
WEDNESDAY WALKING CLUB. Get fit the old fashioned way during Naper Settlement’s Wednesday Walking Club that will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays, April 6 through October 26 on the Settlement’s 12-acre museum campus, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Ongoing thru October 30
MOSER TOWER AND VISITOR CENTER. The Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and Visitor Center, 443 Aurora Ave., is open for the 2016 season. Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays from May through November. Friday tours are also available from Friday, May 27 through Friday, August 12. For more information, visit www.naperville-carillon.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION
New thru May 30
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED. The Naperville Municipal Center and all other non-emergency City offices and buildings are closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30.
Note! Naperville Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:30AM east along Jackson Avenue to Washington Street, north to Benton, and into Central Park for the Observance of Memorial Day with music, wreath laying and other tributes to honor sacrifices for service to our nation.
New thru June 1
LIBRARY INTRODUCES HOOPLA. Naperville Public Library now offers a new service to library cardholders. Bringing library customers thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more entertainment, hoopla is an instant digital streaming or download service. From Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche as well – users will discover hoopla provides the freedom to experience, explore and enjoy what they want, when they want and where they want. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru May 25
NAPERVILLE NOW. NCTV17 recently launched “Naperville Now,” a new daily companion to the station’s weekly half-hour newscast, “Naperville News 17.” Subscribe by visiting http://eepurl.com/bBHy4f and a fast-paced two minute video of Naperville’s daily news and sports headlines will be delivered right to your email inbox every Monday through Thursday.
NAPER NOTIFY. Naper Notify provides emergency and quality-of-life information via phone call, text message, email or smart phone app. For more information and to sign up, visit www.napernotify.com.
SMART911. When you make an emergency call from a registered phone, Smart911 displays your profile on the 9-1-1 call taker’s screen. To register, visit www.naperville.il.us/smart911.aspx.
POWER OUTAGES. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Naperville City Dispatch by calling (630) 420-6187.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. Household Hazardous Waste may be safely disposed of at the new drop-off facility located at 156 Fort Hill Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION. When residential garbage collection falls on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, pickup will resume one day later for the remainder of the week.
NAPERVILLE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM. The Naperville Search and Rescue Team helps locate persons who are missing and in distress. They also may assist with evidence recovery and help out at local festivals, such as Ribfest and Last Fling. For more information, contact Judy Cittadino at beyondthefinish@yahoo.com.
“CLUNKER” VEHICLE DONATIONS. The Naperville Fire Department is seeking donations of used and otherwise “clunker” vehicles. To donate, contact Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. The City of Naperville has shifts for its front desk reception volunteer position. If you are interested, contact bradleyj@naperville.il.us to obtain an application.
ONLINE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER. Patrons can subscribe to the Naperville Public Library’s monthly newsletter to receive up-to-date library news by visiting http://bit.ly/nplnewsletter.
RECYCLE MY FRIDGE. Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) customers can recycle secondary refrigerators and receive a prepaid card. For more information, visit www.RecycleMyFridge.org.
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED TRAINING. The City is offering first aid, CPR and AED certification classes for residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/cpraed.aspx.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT HOURS. The Finance Department is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Please note that all meeting locations listed below are rooms in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., unless otherwise indicated.
Advisory Commission on Disabilities: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room A
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Foreign Fire Insurance Board: Thursday, May 5, 8 a.m., Meeting Room A
Liquor Commission: Thursday, May 5, 3 p.m., Council Chambers
Financial Advisory Board: Monday, May 9, 6 p.m., NEU Meeting Room
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, May 10, 4 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Riverwalk Commission: Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 a.m., Lunch Room
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, via telephone at (630) 420-6707 or (630) 305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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